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to monitor bathing area, (iv) traffic control, (v) and lit- provisions in the South Cape Beach Development ter control. Agreement of December 1990 which restrict such development until(i)there has been final action by the However, in January 1996 "DEM" presented its Town as to whether it will or will not accept or reject report to the "Committee" relative to its management the New Town Beach Facility and (ii) "DEM" has of the facility during the 1995 season. There apparent- allotted funds reasonably sufficient to construct the ly were no problems relative to"DEM's"monitoring of remaining improvements as designed." the recreational area. There was only one incident of a man driving over newly planted shrubs. The life The aforementioned option to the "Town" must be guard(s) had no problems, no saves or otherwise. exercised within five years from the date of the com- Regarding traffic there was a slight back tip on Great pletion of the "Facility" which was mid summer 1995. Oak Road but it did not get out of control. The dispos- al of litter by the public was not satisfactory and should An Article relating to the option was presented at the be addressed. Town Meeting on October 2, 1995 and although a majority of the voters favored transferring ownership It was the opinion of the "Committee" that "DEM" of the "Town"Beach for the"Facility",the Article did had efficiently monitored and managed the "Facility" not pass as it required a two thirds vote. The vote was its first year of operation. 141 to 108. r DEAD NECK ROAD—HANDICAP ACCESS The "Committee" had unanimously supported the exercise of the option and transfer of ownership as did Paragraph #4 of the "Agreement" provides for the Board of Selectmen,certain Town officials and oth- vehicular access by the handicapped, by persons over erwise. The 1995 Annual Report of the "Committee" sixty years of age,those suffering from ambulatory dis- clearly identifies the advantages and disadvantages eases or holding disabled veteran status to the fishing relating to this matter. areas.Apparently such access has not been provided.It ,t is established that the area is used for nesting of the Perry Ellis, Harbormaster and others established a terns and piping plover during the summer which thus plan for the stabilization of the parking lot.Beach grass s presents a conflict. Also the access road has deteriorat- was planted and a snow fence put around. Mr. Ellis s ed, stated in a recent conversation the grass was growing ,) and he was optimistic.Although the efforts of Mr.Ellis ;t After much discussion without any resolution,Louis and others are applauded there is a serious question o Mackeil of the Fishing Family Assistance Center in whether such action is a long term solution to the ero- Hyannis volunteered to work with the Mass. Division sion of the parking lot. of Marine Fisheries together with the Mass.Division of Fish and Wildlife for the purpose of hopefully making A report recently received from R. Gregory Taylor, is a recommendation relative to vehicular access. Director of Public Works emphasizes the need for the is I Accordingly the matter was postponed for discussion Town to exercise the option. He reports that the exist- f- until the next meeting. ing Town Beach has lost about 15 feet of pavement edge in the last five years;that this represents ten to fif- FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE"PARK" teen percent of the lot; that the town will not have a t- Town Beach if it does not exercise the option;that con- i- The design components of the "Park" include the stant storm erosion and overwashing of the parking to construction of a visitors center which will be a one area will eventually destroy all the parking lot and that e- story structure comprising approximately 2500 square there is no town land on which the Town can relocate. feet and will contain one main purpose room, informa- tion and viewing space, two offices for "DEM's" It has been indicated that an Article will be present- "Park" supervisor and naturalist, toilets, first aid and ed to Town meeting in the future to resolve this delicate storage space etc. It will expand interpretive and edu- and urgent matter. cational activities within the "Park" and will provide of information to the general public concerning the OTHER MATTERS ed "Park",its facilities and regulations.The multi-purpose ;fit room will be used in part for educational seminars. A "Committee" Chairman did in 1996 recommend the deck at the rear of the visitors center will allow views reappointment in office of those members of the"Com- of Sage Lot Pond. mittee" who are appointed by the Mashpee Board of of Selectmen. fie However "DEM" is not obliged to proceed at this ud time with the construction and development of the Vis- Selectmen Marsters is the liaison from the Board of rds I itors Center and other components because of specific Selectmen's office. 131